Stronger consumer spending has generated big profits forthe credit card industry. But given the challenges facing brands like American Express and MasterCard, Investorsshould tread carefully. From Fortune
Amazon eliminates wrapping paper ahead of the holidays in an attempt to accelerate fulfillment and advance its sustainabillty strategy. From Fortune
Yoox Net-a-Porter is opening a dedicated tech hub in London as part of plans to increase its technology team headcount. From Retail Week
The department store has brought visual merchandising and endearing quirks to the fore at its opening in the new Victoria Gate shopping centre in Leeds. From Retail Week
Gap recently announced it will close all its Banana Republic stores in the UK.
From Retail Week
Independent department stores face more challenges than ever, yet many are excelling. From Retail Week
AI technology is still be in its infancy, but some retailers are already realising its potential online and in-store. From Retail Week
Home rental firm Airbnb is now worth more than the world’s largest
hotel chain, Hilton Worldwide. What can retailers learn from the
phenomenal success of the home rentals website. From Retail Week
There can be no disputing the power of native mobile apps in the retail space, but when it comes to best practice, which brands are excelling and where is more strategic thinking required? From Internet Retailing
Conlumino and Webloyalty recently conducted research into the beliefs and behaviours of the mobile consumer. From Internet Retailing
Digital wallets offer a wealth of opportunities for retailers and drive value for customers, making in-store payments more efficient, convenient and secure. However, they also bring challenges of which retailers need to be aware. From Internet Retailing
Internet Retailing investigates the issues around mobile first, customer first and being adaptive-responsive.